Day: August 30, 2012

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Imphal, Aug 30: The IBN Network, in partnership with IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd., recognised the achievements of nine young Indians at the 3rd edition of Young Indian Leaders Awards held in New Delhi. In a glittering awards ceremony, Chief Guest Sachin Pilot, MoS for Communications & IT, felicitated the winners, including Kamal Medhi from Meghalaya. The event opened with a power-packed performance by popular music band Euphoria.
‘Young Indian Leaders Awards’ in its 3rd Edition applauds the youth of our nation for their accomplishments, commitment to society and their zeal to contribute in shaping the future of India.
This path-breaking initiative is meant to honour and showcase young achievers from various fields of expertise, who symbolize optimism and can be a source of inspiration to the nation’s youth. The award adheres to a process of selection which has the IBN Network Editorial Board at its core.
The premier trophy given to all award recipients represents the patriotic zest of today’s youth. Embellished with the colours; of saffron, white and green crystals, illuminate the impressive ‘Y’ shaped trophy.
Kamal Medhi works for the Samrakshan Trust, an NGO working for sustainable development of forest-dependent communities. For seven years, Medhi has been at the forefront of a movement that aims to involve the community comprising 36 villages in the Baghmara area of Lower Garo Hills in conservation efforts, making them see the efficacy of their efforts, helping them engage in livelihood issues through eco-tourism.
The Grand Finale of the awards ceremony will be telecast on CNN-IBN, IBN7 and IBN-Lokmat on September 8, 2012 at 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm and 6:00 pm respectively.
Speaking about the awards, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN Lokmat, said, “We at the IBN Network are proud to recognize these Young Indian Leaders for the third year in a row. This initiative aims to identify people who have the spirit to excel and follow their goal with single-minded passion. We are extremely proud to felicitate the youth icons of India, who have contributed towards the nation’s growth and welfare”
Speaking about the awards, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7, said, “We are proud to acknowledge these young achievers whose passion and commitment to pursue something out of the league led them to achieve what becomes a landmark for others”.
Speaking about the awards, Nikhil Wagle, Editor, IBN-Lokmat, said: “It’s an honour to felicitate such leaders who continually infuse new energy and ideas and work on the frontlines of social change.”

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Imphal, Aug 30: People protested killing of a Manipuri student at Chandigarh. Pangambam Rabi,20, son of Pangambam Sanggai Singh of Kongpal Ningthoubung Leirak, Imphal East a second year Science student of Chandigarh Government College, Khudalahore was found dead yesterday at Chandigarh.
Rabi was staying with his elder brother P Ranjan at Khudalahore a student at DAV College, Chandigarh.
A JAC has been formed in this regard last night and the JAC said Rabi had left his room on August 25 morning and his body was later found at a jungle near Khudalahore yesterday.

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New Delhi, Aug 30: The Additional Sessions Judge, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi has sentenced two the then Sub Inspectors, Satish Kumar Kadain & Inder Singh Rana and the then Constable Ramesh Chand to undergo ten years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 25,000/-each and Kewal Kishan Arora, the then Senior Scientific Officer of Central Forensic Science Laboratory(CFSL),New Delhi to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 5,000/- in the custodial death case of Gopi Ram. The fine of Rs. 25,000/- each shall be paid by way of compensation to Kashmiri Devi, widow of the deceased.
CBI registered a case relating to death of Gopi Ram in police custody on the directions of the Supreme Court of India passed in Criminal Appeal No.280 of 1988 of Sudesh Kumar. It was alleged in the FIR No- 336/86 dated 24.08.1986 of Delhi Police lodged by Sudesh Kumar that while he was sleeping outside his house in the night, at about 10:45 p.m., two Sub Inspectors & two Constables of Police Station Patel Nagar, New Delhi came and started beating him. Hearing his shrieks, his maternal uncle Gopi Ram came out and he was also beaten by the policemen. Both, Sudesh Kumar and Gopi Ram were taken to PS Patel Nagar, New Delhi where they were stripped and beaten by the policemen. Thereafter, they were taken to a Hospital and from there to another hospital. Gopi Ram succumbed to his injuries.
Upon completion of the investigation, CBI filed a charge sheet against two Sub Inspectors, S.K. Kadain & Inder Singh Rana and two Constables, Jagmal Singh & Ramesh Chand and CFSL Expert Kewal Kishan Arora U/s 304, 323, 323, 342 r/w 34 of IPC & also U/s 218 of IPC against Kewal Kishan Arora on 16.9.1992. Shri Kewal Kishan Arora, CFSL Expert manipulated Chemical Analysis Report at the behest of vested interests. Accused Jagmal Singh had expired during the course of trial and the case against him was abated. The Trial Court found the accused persons guilty and convicted them

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/ten-years-ri-for-three-delhi-police-officials-in-custodial-death-case/